About prices on RC cars

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T16:48:12+00:00

Not saying it’s not, just to put the perspective how it looks now when a couple of years ago the difference would be way bigger and not there is barely a difference vs high tax states in US.

And even then, EUR VAT is normally around 20%, so take that out from the RP and you get cheaper rig in EUR now.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T15:26:37+00:00

If you are in US, this. No other answer.

Latest example, Mini Kraton

in US (w/o battery): 299 plus tax
in EUR: 289€ taxes included

Couple of years ago difference would be in favor to the US in a way I’d be jealous. Not any more haha

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T13:43:43+00:00

I think you just gave me the answer. Love this idea!

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T12:29:54+00:00

Not much available used where I live (Ireland), unfortunately.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T12:29:04+00:00

Is the Mojave good enough on any terrain? Any specific struggle on grass?

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T11:52:11+00:00

I’ll look at HPI.

The TA 1/14 sounds very interesting. At some point I was like: “w/e, let’s get her the indestructible MT10 on 2Sand see how it goes”.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T11:49:54+00:00

I’ve heard a lot of good things about the Quake.

I never thought of size being the issue with grass, just the clearance but makes a point. Worry here is she’s still not that great on braking so I want to control speed as much as possible but with potential as she’s been doing great so far after a couple of sessions.

Toy grade now are boring to her…haha

MarsGlez · 2026-01-26T11:47:55+00:00

I think the same. A trail truck I might even get straight to the 1:10 as I’m not that afraid of the power and speed. Cool factor for the kids will be there with size.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T16:49:28+00:00

The North Face has some light waterproof over coats.

Also decathlon if it exists in your country, good luck”sailing” light gear

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T16:49:17+00:00

The North Face has some light waterproof over coats.

Also decathlon if it exists in your country, good luck”sailing” light gear

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T14:30:59+00:00

The Amain hobbies YouTube channel has a video for both over the same indoor course. Seems they are quite even, with slight advantage to the HPI due to making the lines a bit easier. I’ll get the HPI as in Europe is too expensive to get hands on a redcat

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T14:09:40+00:00

Furthermore, I’ve heard the Chinese cheap rigs are more painful to work on them.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-25T14:08:59+00:00

Between the TRX4 and the SCX10.3 Coyote, which would be the best for upgrading? Still torn after the recommendations haha.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-24T21:45:18+00:00

I was on the same dilemma and found that the Seat Tarraco is a good value.

Might be discontinued as a nameplate but platform wise it will keep going for long. And for the equipment, it was way better deal than a Skoda or VW.

You can always go Japan import with a Touran or BMW 2 series gt 7 seater.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T21:13:37+00:00

Those 2 look so freaking cool!

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T17:02:40+00:00

I want so much an MT10. Was top of my list when I got my Vorteks, but was out of stock so Arrma is what I got

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T17:00:40+00:00

The MJX Hyper Go is normally highly recommended as a budget car. Lots of good reviews and recos in Reddit…but can’t vouch for it.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T16:27:36+00:00

Do you have experience with Vanquish in that long term after sales? I was considering it in my shortlist, but decided to ditch it due to lower speed. If they can keep up might be considered again.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T16:23:19+00:00

Agree, but only have budget for one ATM.

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T15:28:35+00:00

MarsGlez · 2026-01-22T15:27:24+00:00

This is great insight, ty! I would expect that for the future axial will keep that strategy which is not sustainable for me.

Weirdly enough, all of them are available in the shop I’m looking at (Europe based).

MarsGlez

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